David Rock

I coined the term "neuroleadership" and am director of the NeuroLeadership Institute, a global initiative bringing neuroscientists and leadership experts together to build a new science for leadership development. I am the author of Your Brain at Work, Quiet Leadership, and Coaching with the Brain in Mind.

People everywhere have rarely experienced this level of collective emotions. In this situation, great leadership is going to be critical from every corner of society. We want every leader to make a difference. Here’s what science says they should do.

The world’s leading companies have become passionate about helping their employees adapt faster, deal with intense pressure, and be more innovative. Now, more than ever before, that investment is paying off.

When the human body is assaulted, it goes through a cycle of shock, pain, and eventually, rehabilitation. The world is in shock from the current crisis. Science tells us that we can mitigate some of the worst effects of this cycle, and expedite our recovery.